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Infinitives exercise

February 4th, 2011 in Improve English

Join each pair of sentences by using infinitives.

1. He did not have even a penny with him. He could not buy a loaf of bread.

2. Every cricket team has a captain. He leads other players.

3. You must part with your belongings. Only on this condition you can save your life.

4. He went to England. He wanted to learn English.

5. The robber took out a knife. He wanted to frighten the traveler.

6. I speak the truth. I am not afraid of it.

7. He wants to be a millionaire. He works hard for that reason.

8. He has five children. He must provide for them.

9. He collects old stamps. It is his hobby.

10. That young man has squandered away all his wealth. He must have been foolish.

Answers

1. He did not have even a penny with him to buy a loaf of bread.

2. Every cricket team has a captain to lead other players.

3. You must part with your belongings to save your life.

4. He went to England to learn English.

5. The robber took out a knife to frighten the traveler.

6. I am not afraid to speak the truth.

7. He works hard to be a millionaire.

8. He has five children to provide for.

9. It is his hobby to collect stamps.

10. That young man must have been foolish to squander away all his wealth.